The Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) recognized Yandex Taxi as a company with a dominant position in Russia. In this respect reports RIA Novosti, citing the ministry’s message. This happened after prices for taxi services increased in the capital due to bad weather conditions.
“Based on the results of the market analysis, FAS Russia found that Yandex Taxi has a dominant position in the Russian Federation and the vast majority of the country,” the agency said in a statement.
It is stated that cases of abuse of dominant position are grounds for action, but the FAS can no longer respond due to the moratorium on inspections.
Before that at Yandex saidWhy did taxi prices increase? According to the company, user demand for taxis is growing, the shortage of drivers in the Russian market continues, and the share of tariffs is increasing due to the influx of new top-class cars and the shortage of economy class cars.
in the State Duma statedIt was stated that the coefficient calculation in taxi applications in snowy weather should not exceed 20 percent of the normal cost of a journey under normal conditions. Then the price will be more or less normal for the consumer and the driver will not be at a disadvantage. People should also be confident that a trip within a ten-kilometer distance will not cost more than a certain threshold price.
Previously reportedHe said that the State Duma wants to change dynamic taxi tariffs.